We cannot know with 100% certainty that Christine Blasey Ford is telling the truth, because we were not there. But, if she gives credible testimony before the Senate Judicary, then we have to wonder how far Republicans will go with Kavanaugh.
As it is, the GOP is facing a massive gender gap heading into the November election. Could they assume that their numbers with women are about as low as they can get, so YOLO? Or will they face a rising backlash that they fear could carry over to 2020 when they have a lot more Senate seats at play?
Brett Kavanaugh is not "owed" a seat on the Supreme Court. There are plenty of other credible, reactionary judges that will vote to vote to overturn Roe v Wade. Of course, that will bleed into the fall campaign, for better or worse. But the GOP is no longer a sane party. They are led by a man who refuses to admit defeat, so they may lash themselves to the mast of the SS Kavanaugh regardless.
The Constitution says that Justices are confirmed with the advice and consent of the Senate. Apparently, it is now only the advice and consent of the majority party. That is fundamentally messed up.
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